Thank you very much for making these informative videos! One thing I'd be really interested in is a comparison between 3M Aura FFP2 and FFP3 (I think that's N95 and N99 in US certifications). I've switched to the Aura FFP3s since I'm the only one masking at work, but they're much more expensive and it would be nice to know how big of a difference there actually is.
It is absolutely the case that my results cannot be extrapolated to everyone. Fit is very individual. Next time I fit test friends or family, I may include one of these FFP3 in the testing.
I'm planning on testing different strap configurations for the Aura - both on the head, both behind the neck, head strap only, and neck strap only. I fit tested a friend who likes both Aura straps behind her neck, and the fit factor was 1/4th of wearing both straps normally (59 instead of 227). I. also fit tested a 3M Aura with the top strap broken and got a single digit fit factor - nearly surgical mask bad. I also want to test different strap tensions. It is possible that crossing the straps with an Aura primarily increases tension. I'm not sure if I'll do more tests of the Savewo FFP3 primarily because the nose seal is good but still a bit on the edge for my high nose bridge. I may do a nose wire swap with a 3M Aura to see if that makes a difference.
Dang, my moms got a nose shape similar to yours but the aura is just a bit too big! Well actually it’s a lot too big. I usually do better w softer wires because of my lower nose bridge (the aura just “tents” on the fleshy part of my nose, and moves too much because there’s not enough bone to hold on to). If you know of a much smaller aura mask do show it!
Unfortunately, for reasons that are unfathomable to me, 3M does not make a small sized or a mask. They do however make a small sized V-Flex mask which many people use because the aura does not come in a smaller size. The small-sized V-Flex masks aren't as common or easy to find as the regular auras, but they do have a very good nose wire.
Thank you very much for making these informative videos! One thing I'd be really interested in is a comparison between 3M Aura FFP2 and FFP3 (I think that's N95 and N99 in US certifications). I've switched to the Aura FFP3s since I'm the only one masking at work, but they're much more expensive and it would be nice to know how big of a difference there actually is.
Thanks for sharing this!!
I think it will be interesting if you test them on some people with lower nose bridge than you.
It is absolutely the case that my results cannot be extrapolated to everyone. Fit is very individual.
Next time I fit test friends or family, I may include one of these FFP3 in the testing.
@@gerardhughes Oh, I am looking forward to new videos 😋😋😷😷
Nice.Have you done cross straps or both straps above?I've seen nurses done that and i wonder if it affects the fit.
I'm planning on testing different strap configurations for the Aura - both on the head, both behind the neck, head strap only, and neck strap only.
I fit tested a friend who likes both Aura straps behind her neck, and the fit factor was 1/4th of wearing both straps normally (59 instead of 227).
I. also fit tested a 3M Aura with the top strap broken and got a single digit fit factor - nearly surgical mask bad.
I also want to test different strap tensions. It is possible that crossing the straps with an Aura primarily increases tension.
I'm not sure if I'll do more tests of the Savewo FFP3 primarily because the nose seal is good but still a bit on the edge for my high nose bridge. I may do a nose wire swap with a 3M Aura to see if that makes a difference.
Dang, my moms got a nose shape similar to yours but the aura is just a bit too big! Well actually it’s a lot too big. I usually do better w softer wires because of my lower nose bridge (the aura just “tents” on the fleshy part of my nose, and moves too much because there’s not enough bone to hold on to).
If you know of a much smaller aura mask do show it!
Unfortunately, for reasons that are unfathomable to me, 3M does not make a small sized or a mask. They do however make a small sized V-Flex mask which many people use because the aura does not come in a smaller size. The small-sized V-Flex masks aren't as common or easy to find as the regular auras, but they do have a very good nose wire.